Core Refusal Reason
Non-compliance with the Rural Settlement Strategy regarding local needs and the inappropriate replacement of a vernacular rural building.
Decision Maker's Conclusion
- The applicant failed to demonstrate compliance with the Rural Settlement Strategy and 'RC' zoning objective, which requires developments to serve the specific local needs of the rural community.
- The proposal would set an undesirable precedent for circumventing rural housing requirements, thereby materially contravening the Fingal Development Plan 2023-2029.
- The development conflicts with policies intended to protect historic vernacular buildings by failing to prioritize sensitive restoration over demolition or replacement.
Cited Policies (CDP)
Section 3.5.15.2Policy SPQHP54Objective SPQHO65Section 3.5.15.13Policy SPQHP59Objective SPQHO104
Decision Document Summary
Mark Ennis sought retention and planning permission for development on lands at Kilhedge Lane, Lusk, Co. Dublin, situated at the junction of the R132. The application was refused by Fingal County Council primarily because the applicant did not establish a 'local need' for a dwelling in this rural 'RC' zoned area, which is a requirement of the Rural Settlement Strategy. Furthermore, the planning authority determined that the proposal failed to protect the character of the area by not adhering to ...SOURCE PDFOpen Original
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